This is the place to keep up with all the happenings here at any given moment. This where I can keep everyone updated & informed of all that is new and news with the family. There is the random stuff generated by various sources that have appealed to me, amusing bits, and thing that sometimes tick me off. It depends on the day – it runs the gamut in content. Be prepared for a surprise everyday. Thanks for joining me on the journey.

Sunday, June 27, 2004

* Living on Earth is expensive, but it does include a free trip around the sun every year.
* How long a minute is depends on what side of the bathroom door you're on.
* Birthdays are good for you; the more you have, the longer you live.
* Happiness comes through doors you didn't even know you left open.
* Ever notice that the people who are late are often much jollier than the people who have to wait for them?
* Most of us go to our grave with our music still inside of us.
* If Wal-Mart is lowering prices every day, how come nothing is free yet?
* You may be only one person in the world, but you may also be the world to one person.
* Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once.
* Don't cry because it's over; smile because it happened.
* We could learn a lot from crayons: some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, some have weird names, and all are different colors....but they all exist very nicely in the same box.
* A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.

Dean and Walter discuss the options on the vehicle. Hmm..now just where is this thing leaking oil. They spent part of the day changing the oil, filter, sensor, and air filter. WOW. Tomorrow they are going to clean up the garage. Next week they are replacing a seal.

Friday, June 25, 2004

Well the shopping trip went just fine. We tramped thru Kohl's this afternoon while it was raining outside. Danielle took Miss Rachelle with her for a second opinion on clothing. For a while there I thought that Danielle and Rachelle were going to buy out the store, thanks to a great bit of "trimming" we got away with half.

Sean has a new look he is trying out "Skater". Complete with somewhat baggy pants but not totally droopy. He also found several nice shirts to go with the look.

I even managed to find 4, yes you heard it right, 4 new dress. A truly amazing feat.

Thursday, June 24, 2004

Hi de ho, Dad is home of four days. This nasty mandatory vacation has him home this Thursday and Friday - with out his permission. Grrrrr. Let's all help him to enjoy the days off. Maybe they won't page him too many times and he can enjoy playing some Asheron's Call - kicking some monster hinney.

We ran out to take care of things at Mamaw & Papaw's house, looks like there maybe four little roosters, instead of three. The turkeys gave us another egg this afternoon. We saw a deer back behind the dog lots. Not really good just running into the woods. We picked some blackberries, they were growing out of the old car. We also picked up a bunch of seed tick hitchhikers. Of course, home we came and each and everyone of us jumped into the shower and the clothes promptly went into the washer. Those are some pricey blackberries.

Monday, June 21, 2004

Walter had a great first day. Walter tells us that he spent his day pretending to be a pole. They used his height as a guide when doing some preliminary site scouting. They are suppose to install permanent "monument" boundary markers tomorrow. Walter will get to show off his skill at digging holes. Sean & I even passed the truck he was in while we were out in the East end taking somethings over to his dad. It was weird passing my "baby" in a company vehicle.

The cast has to stay on for another two weeks - July 6th - at minimum. I do believe that I may sit down a bit latter and cry. I really feel depressed. There is so much to do here and my ability to do it is greatly hampered. How do you clean without water? Driving is tough enough let alone open jars, sweep/mop floors, vacuum (this one really causes trouble). Grrrr.

Now that he has a awesome skateboard he needed to find somewhere to try it out fully. We found a local Skate Park where Sean can go and practice some of the more "adventuresome" tricks. The admission is $7.00 per day, that includes the whole day. In order to go he still needs a helmet and elbow pads.

Sean spent the better part of the evening testing it out on the ramp he has and even doing some tricks. He has a few new bruises to show, but they are just badges of sport for him.

Walter has been taking Tylenol 3 with Codeine and he is being absolutely ridiculous. He is quite amusing. He even has said that he has a hand. He's been wanting to go out for ice cream but he's not fit to go. I believe that he would be arrested for public intoxication if he went out. He thinks that he is so funny. He has even been telling us what Carla wants to eat from Taco Bell.

And on top of Walter being silly, Danielle has taken over one of Ben's shirts and started sniffing it.

Thursday, June 17, 2004

Well so far so good. The animals are all cooperating and there is plenty of help to be had. It was a bit messy yesterday with the on and off drizzles, but today was much better.
We were rewarded for our efforts today with our second egg. How nice. The kids also enjoyed a brief snack at the raspberry vines. YUM YUM.

Wednesday, June 16, 2004

Well gang, Mama & Papa have set off to Cody, Wyoming. They anticipate being gone at least until July 6th, but maybe gone as long as July 16th. Stay posted for more from the road as it becomes available.

Saturday, June 12, 2004

Thanks to Danielle & Sean for suggesting this as an outing, so that we could give Dad time to work on his Accounting Exam and "term paper". The Zoo has really changed over the past couple of years. They have added a chair lift ride over the animal pens. It really gives you a great birds-eye view of some of the larger animals.

Tuesday, June 8, 2004

The schedule for the rest of the school year is a little odd. Be sure to keep me posted on any schedule changes and happenings. I want to make sure the next 10 days go smoothly. Everyone keep up the good work at school and make us proud.

Alice's new hair style. The before photo on the left was taken on June 4th. The after photo on the right was taken on June 8th after the removal of 13-inches of hair. A brand new look. What do ya'll think?

WOW. What a game! Sean slammed a hit to almost the right field fence. He ran the bases like a man possessed only to be caught sliding into home. His hit brought in two run and put the team back on the board. The next two times at bat also were hard hitters to the outfield, both doubles. What power and the running......

The game ended with a score of 8 to 7 in favor of their opponents, but the team had played hard and well. It was a great ending to the season - going out doing their best.

Saturday, June 5, 2004

To recap the events of the weekend.
Walter reports that he feels that he did well on his SAT's, he's predicting a score of around 1300.
Danielle & I had a great visit to the Windy Oaks Animal Farm. There are lots of pictures be sure to ask to see the slideshow.
Sean & Dean attended the baseball game. This was the first game of the playoffs. The team lost, but much luck is wished for on Sunday's game.

Thursday, June 3, 2004

There is so much to do on Saturday. All events are simultaneous, Walter will be taking the SAT's at Manchester - followed by work from 2-6, Danielle & I will be at Windy Oak Farms for her Veterinary Explorer Outing, Sean & Dad will be at the 1st tournament game at Manchester at Noon.

The family will regroup for dinner at home. I am going to put a nice beef roast in the crockpot with potatoes, onions and carrots. Yum, Yum.

Mama Stapleton will be returning to Pennington Gap this weekend following Andrew's baseball game on Saturday. Mamaw & Papaw will be driving her home following the game and they will return on Monday or Tuesday.